Etymology of the scientific names of the extant demoiselle damselflies (Odonata: Calopterygidae)
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Matti Hämäläinen, Heinrich Fliedner · IDF-Report 174 · 2022
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Bibliographic details
| Title | Etymology of the scientific names of the extant demoiselle damselflies (Odonata: Calopterygidae) |
|---|---|
| Author | Matti Hämäläinen, Heinrich Fliedner |
| Journal | International Dragonfly Fund – Report |
| Issue | 174 |
| Published | 28 September 2022 |
| Pages | 1–175 |
| ISSN | 1435-3393 |
| Publisher | International Dragonfly Fund e.V. |
| Language | English |
Abstract
This publication presents the etymology and other information of all available scientific names given to the extant members of the odonate family Calopterygidae. Of the 33 available genus-group and 329 available species-group names, 21 and 181 names are considered to represent valid genera and species, respectively. The historical development of knowledge of calopterygid diversity is discussed. A synonymic checklist of Calopterygidae is presented, with an annotated list of the author names. A grouping of taxon names according to the meaning of their roots is presented.
Keywords
damselflies, history of odonatology, biography, taxonomy, nomenclature
Suggested citation
Matti Hämäläinen, Heinrich Fliedner (2022): Etymology of the scientific names of the extant demoiselle damselflies (Odonata: Calopterygidae). International Dragonfly Fund – Report 174: 1–175.